- Accept the loss and forget about it.
- Record it in your record book and do not rehash it.
- Do not discuss the loss with anyone.
- Do not recruit anyone’s sympathy or sorrow.
- Do not feel sorry for yourself.
- Do not soothe your loss by going overboard on food, drink, or sex.
- Do not feel as if you have been punished.
- Do not punish or hate yourself for losing.
- Do not allow yourself to accept any punishment from loved ones.
- Do not accept ridicule or blame from your broker.
- Do not blame your trading system.
- Do not alter your technique, system, or methods.
- Do not fear making the next trade
- Do not respond by allowing your market studies to fall behind.